Sat., Dec. 10, 2016
3:00 PM ESTArmy vs. Navy FootballDon't miss one of the greatest events you can ever attend! The Army-Navy Game presented by USAA returns to M&T Bank Stadium on Saturday, December 10, 2016

Sat., Dec. 10, 2016
7:00 PM
- 7:30 PM ESTRavens ReportHosted by WUSA-TV's Kristen Berset, Ravens Report, the flagship program of the Baltimore Ravens that showcases life in the NFL. Created by Ravens Productions, this magazine-style show features behind-the-scenes access to Ravens players and coaches as they prepare for each week's opponent.

Sat., Dec. 10, 2016
7:30 PM
- 8:00 PM ESTRavens ReportSee the plays, hear the sideline conversations and feel the hits on Ravens Wired, the only behind-the-scenes show featuring a Ravens player wired for sound during each week's game. Go behind the Ravens bench for in-game adjustments and inside the locker room for Head Coach John Harbaugh's post-game speech. Produced by Ravens Productions, Ravens Wired is hosted by WBAL-TV's Keith Mills.

Mon., Dec. 12, 2016
8:30 PM ESTPurple Club Happy HourWhat's better than Happy Hour specials and Baltimore Ravens football? A Purple Club Happy Hour! Join the Purple club this season at various Buffalo Wild Wings locations to watch the Ravens on the road.

Mon., Dec. 12, 2016
11:45 PM ESTLivePost Game PresserJohn Harbaugh and key players will address the media following the game.

Sat., Dec. 17, 2016
7:00 PM
- 7:30 PM ESTRavens ReportHosted by WUSA-TV's Kristen Berset, Ravens Report, the flagship program of the Baltimore Ravens that showcases life in the NFL. Created by Ravens Productions, this magazine-style show features behind-the-scenes access to Ravens players and coaches as they prepare for each week's opponent.

Sat., Dec. 17, 2016
7:30 PM
- 8:00 PM ESTRavens ReportSee the plays, hear the sideline conversations and feel the hits on Ravens Wired, the only behind-the-scenes show featuring a Ravens player wired for sound during each week's game. Go behind the Ravens bench for in-game adjustments and inside the locker room for Head Coach John Harbaugh's post-game speech. Produced by Ravens Productions, Ravens Wired is hosted by WBAL-TV's Keith Mills.

Matt Birk: Gino Gradkowski Is 'The Guy'

Matt Birk published his first book, "All-Pro Wisdom," outlining seven choices that lead to greatness.

Matt Birk spent a year mentoring Gino Gradkowski. Then he spent a year watching him.

After Gradkowski’s up-and-down 2013 season replacing Birk as the Ravens’ starting center, the elder statesman is as convinced as ever that Gradkowski is still the long-term solution despite media and fan chatter that the Ravens need a change.

“He is the guy, no question,” said Birk, who was back in Baltimore Thursday to promote his new book, “All-Pro Wisdom: The 7 Choices That Lead to Greatness.”

“It’s a process. It’s a journey. I think the best thing Gino has going for him is his attitude and his character. That comes through when you’re playing football. As a Ravens fan myself, I don’t worry about Gino.”

According to Pro Football Focus (PFF), Gradkowski started the year with five straight negative performances. His play leveled out after that. He had five games with either neutral or positive grades. On the year, Gradkowski received a -5.9 grade for his run blocking and -14.2 in pass blocking from PFF.

It wasn’t Gradkowski’s size that gave him the most trouble. He held up well physically for the most part, he said after the year.

It was the mental part of the game that took adjusting. It was a matter of reading defenses, including complex blitzes, and making calls at the line to get the unit on the same page.

“It’s challenging,” Birk said. “Until you do it, you don’t really know what you don’t know. That’s why experience is so valuable. Failure is the great teacher.”

Birk said Gradkowski will have an opportunity this offseason to slow down and evaluate himself with a different perspective – introspection that the hustle and bustle of the season doesn’t allow for.

It took Birk three years to become a starter in the NFL. Once he did, in 2000, he went to the Pro Bowl. He credited that in part to having excellent linemen around him. Gradkowski had an injured left guard (Kelechi Osemele) next to him and turnover at left tackle.

“Gino played well. He battled his butt off, which I knew he would,” Birk said.

“He prepares the right way and does everything the right way. Those are the kinds of things you want. There’s no substitute for game experience in the NFL and I’m sure Gino learned a lot. He’ll pick up right where he left off and be better this year.”

Birk’s book, “All-Pro Wisdom,” is on shelves and for sale on Amazon. It’s something he began working on with neighbor Rich Champan, a successful businessman, during Birk’s final NFL season in 2012. It’s the retired center’s first shot at being an author.

“I think everywhere you look, people don’t have enough confidence, passion, focus, strength to overcome, self-limitations and those types of things,” Birk said.

“That’s what this book and the seven choices are about. It provides a framework for people to follow in order to accomplish those things and ultimately become the greatest version of themselves.”

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